Dave Schwartz

Dave Schwartz, age 62, of Aurora, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023, due to an accident.Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 21 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Aurora. Rev. Mark Seiker will officiate.   Interment will be in the Aurora Catholic Cemetery.

Luke Jacobsen

Surrounded by his wife and children, Luke Elmer Jacobsen passed away on October 17, 2023 at the Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha, ending his battle with pancreatic cancer.  Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 21 at St.

Francine McHargue

Francine McHargue, 79, of Grand Island, formerly of Marquette, passed away at home on Sunday October 15, 2023, with her loving family by her side. Celebration of Life services will be held at 11 a.m Friday, October 20, at Solt-Wagner Funeral Home in Central City with Pastor Mark Hartley officiating.

J. C. Cranfill

J.C. Cranfill, age 94, of Aurora, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in Aurora.  J.C.’s wishes were to be cremated and No Services will be held. Memorials may be made in care of the family to designate at a later date.

Curtis Marlatt

Curtis Marlatt, age 79, of Aurora, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Westfield Quality Care.A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 12 at the Aurora United Methodist Church, 1104 A Street, Aurora. Revs. Michelle Reed and Teyrl T. Otto will officiate.

Richard "Dick" Kuehner

Richard “Dick” L. Kuehner, age 89, of rural Phillips, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023 at CHI St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, October 11 at 10:30 a.m. at All Faiths Funeral Home.  Dan Naranjo officiating.

Mary Ann Nuss

Mary Ann Nuss, age 88, of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Mary Lanning Healthcare.A Funeral Service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, October 13 at the Chapel of Higby-McQuiston Mortuary in Aurora.   Pastor Rick Bartek will officiate.

Howard Eloe

Howard was born May 11, 1925, to parents William Carl and Delight Miles Eloe in Aurora. He attended Aurora Public Schools where in high school he received superior ratings at state vocal music contests and all-conference and all-state recognition in football.

Steve Frear

Steve Allan Frear, 67, of Dannebrog, died unexpectedly on September 18, 2023, at his home in Dannebrog.A Celebration of Steve’s life will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 29, 2023, at Livingston Sonderman Funeral Home in Grand Island.   Pastor Mark Oberbeck will be officiating.

Janis Arnold

Janis Arnold, age 88, of Aurora, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Memorial Community Care.Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, September 29 at the United Methodist Church in Aurora. Rev. Michelle Reed will officiate. Interment will be in Aurora Cemetery.